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My Theraspecs Story

Since I was a pre-teen I have struggled with migraines. I would be overcome with nausea, dizziness, and what felt like supersonic hearing and aversion to lighting. For years, every time I walked into one of the local stores, I would have a migraine and be very ill by the time I left the store. I told my mother over and over again that my eyes felt funny, and that everything was flickering. I would struggle with the shadows on the road near areas with trees, flickering, or the sunlight flickering from beyond an obstruction. In school I was never happier than when the lights were off and we could work peacefully. I enjoyed the night time as a peaceful break from the sunlight, often working out, or socializing after the sun went down. As a young adult, I started to realize that my aversion to bright lights, clubs, and concerts was not normal in comparison to my peers. I hated going places where lights flashed. I often would turn down social events due to the lighting, or leave early once recognizing that the lights would trigger a neurological meltdown (migraine) for me.

I kept hearing about a pair of glasses that would help alleviate the stress on my eyes and the flickers in the florescent lighting. As I was still in graduate school I decided to save my pennies. Once I ordered them (the stellas by Theraspecs) I was so very happy that I had taken the time to save my money. They are worth every penny! The stores and other places that I had avoided are now open again for me to explore. Hospital lights are less strain on my eyes, and most importantly my place of work is more comfortable. The glasses literally relax my eyes, and shield them from those flashes and bright lights that used to trigger migraines. I carry them with me wherever I go, and I’m not afraid to wear them if the need be. I was at first self-conscious, but when talking with others, they often ask if they can try the glasses on to see what they are like! They are great quality, and even me who normally destroys sunglasses has kept mine nice for about a year now.

The glasses have been a life-changer for me. I have never felt so very loyal to any product I have bought. For those who struggle with lights, this is a product that cannot be passed by!

For more information on Theraspecs please check out the website at http://www.theraspecs.com/ 

I have not been paid for this story- I was inquiring about my bent glasses (freak accident with my rear) and they asked about my story! :)

The Moment...

(minor meltdown moment)...So, I had one of those moments today. I went to a Doctor appointment - and groaned as I got on the scale, and sighed as they took my blood pressure..Once that moment is over I hop up on the Doctor table and don't think twice about it. Appointment goes on, and I get ready to leave - make my follow up appointment and they hand me a packet of paper. I stuff it in my bag and head back to work.

I get to work, pull the paper out to put it in the "to file" pile, and I'm stopped by the following words....

Order: Dietary Counseling Diagnosis: Morbid Obesity....

gah. ugh. blech. crud. MORBID? How did I get to MORBID??

I should be around 170lbs to fit my body type and height. Let's just say I have 110lbs to lose. Ekk. Seems like a tall order, but never in my life have I been this heavy. I know it's been a heck of an Ohio winter...but I need to rally my insides and make this change.

Hopefully, I can make some changes without throwing my headaches and migraines for a loop. Time for advice......what do you do..what nutritional advice do you have for migraines? I'm open and ready for suggestions! At 28 years of age..this is not the path I want for myself...